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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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